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KA07 VLG

2007 Dodge Caliber

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,904 mi
Last recorded125,904 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2007 Dodge Caliber66,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA07 VLG
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 125,904 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 125,903 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 125,896 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 114,149 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear wiper split

Fail 18 Jul 2017 114,149 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear wiper split

Pass 22 Jun 2016 99,975 miles

front brake pads low

tyre pressure monitoring light on but sensors have been removed from wheels

Fail 16 Jun 2016 99,920 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

tyre pressure monitoring light on but sensors have been removed from wheels

Fail 17 Jul 2015 90,540 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/f tyre perishing ,

Pass 17 Jul 2015 90,540 miles

o/s/f tyre perishing ,

Pass 26 Jun 2014 73,654 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

tyre pressure monitoring warning lamp illuminated

Fail 25 Jun 2014 73,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

tyre pressure monitoring warning lamp illuminated

Pass 4 May 2013 60,158 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 3 May 2013 60,158 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 54,030 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 53,877 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 44,374 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 35,581 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 35,453 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Dodge Caliber?

Based on 69,277 MOT tests across 4,774 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
6,551
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
4,774
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 3,411
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,848
position lamp(s) not working 2,392
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,311
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 2,006
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KA07 VLG is a 2007 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2007 Dodge Caliber models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 66,005 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Dodge Caliber fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 3,411 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KA07 VLG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge Caliber typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 19 years old, this Dodge Caliber is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KA07 VLG registered?

KA07 VLG is a 2007 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 24 July 2007.

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